LARNED — John Henry Albert, 93, passed away May 3, 2025 at his home in Larned.

He was born Sept. 3, 1931 in Glen Elder, Kan., the son of John R. and Lois M. Muck Albert. 

He grew up on the family farm south of Glen Elder, farming there until going to work for Southwestern Bell in 1956. Moving to Larned in 1961, farming continued to be his favorite pastime. He was a member of the First Christian Church, Larned, where he served as deacon and usher; 45-year member of the Ft. Larned Noon Lions Club and a Melvin Jones Fellowship recipient; Good Sam’s Camping Club and Card Club. He enjoyed family outings at the lake and the company of his beloved dog, Jake. 

On Aug. 17, 1952 he married Marlene Betty Tonne at Beloit, Kan.; she preceded him in death on Nov. 12, 2020.

Survivors include two sons, John D. “JD” (Janet) Albert, Costa Rica, Duane G. (Deanna) Albert, Lee’s Summit, Mo.; two daughters, Cheryl M. (Kim) Beckwith, Melonie K. (Richard) Myers, both of Larned; brother, Ron (Nena) Albert, Victoria, Texas; two sisters, Darlene (Clayton) Lyne, Lincoln, Kan., Carolyn (Merlin) Lyne, Beverly, Kan.; two sisters-in-law, Nadine Albert, Plainville, Judy Albert-Kresin, Beloit; 12 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marlene; son, Loren D. Albert; four brothers, Max Albert, Tom Albert, Charles Albert, Kendal Albert; sister, Virginia Tidwell.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned, with Pastor Damon Bradley presiding. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be in Larned Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Ft. Larned Noon Lions Club or Children’s Teddy Bear Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.  

Funeral arrangements provided by

Beckwith Mortuary

P.O. Box 477

Larned, Kansas 67550

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, May 6, 2025